Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 10 05

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes September 14th 2016 Page 2 of 5 I) Ember received the meeting minutes from the PPLAB/OSAB joint meeting on September 1st. Several board members asked to be sent them. J) As discussed at the August meeting, Ember and staff put up some temporary signs with municipal code warnings at the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -leash Area. She passed around these signs so OSAB could see them. VI. Board Updates - A) Ember sent a poll to OSAB members about meeting start times and how to control meeting length she shared the results with OSAB. Helen wants to be more strict about limiting time for discussion items. The board had diverse opinions, but it looks like the board is going to keep the 7:00 start time for now. The board agreed that Helen can be more strict about time -keeping. Linda suggested that the highest priority things be first on meeting agendas, in case meetings run long and items need to be tabled for the next meeting. Helen agreed. She added that important business should generally come first, when people are fresh, making for better discussion. Helen also pointed out that sometimes Joe requests changes or makes additions after the agenda is set, so she cannot always control the final length of meeting agendas. Ember warned that if the board wants to change the meeting time, then it should be done by the beginning of next year so she can ensure the time slot with the library meeting room scheduler. B) Helen attended the most recent City Council meeting and heard their discussion about term limits for citizen boards. The current suggestion was for board members to serve no more than two total terms. OSAB members' terms are for 3 years. There was also talk about sun -setting some boards, though not OSAB (its existence is mandated by the City charter) and modifying the charges of a few of the boards. C) Missy sent Ember an email reporting that she had been approached by a citizen with concerns about the Walnut Open Space Park. But details were not provided as to the specific concern. D) Helen reported that she attended a workshop about Native Americans and Climate Change issues. She said many people who are well-connected to Native Americans groups had attended and she took the chance to talk to people about how to better to represent Native American history on interpretive signs on Open Space. Helen shared a few of the resources that she had found. Ember commented that if the board is interested in more education it would be good to think holistically as wayfinding plans advance. Paula Hansley (545 W. Fir Way) mentioned that she has a friend who has done interpretive signs whom she can recommend, particular on geology issues. VII. Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda - A) Steve Raisor (409 Majestic View Dr.)—Mr. Raisor announced that he has been coming to OSAB meetings now for a year and he felt that it has been very educational. He commented that he first asked that the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -Leash Area be moved and that it hadn't happened. Then, he asked that the pipe that drains the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -Leash Area onto his and his neighbors' land to be plugged/moved, which also has not happened. Next, he asked that the Davidson Mesa parking lot not be paved, and it promptly was. Most recently, he has asked for better signs at the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -Leash Area, and temporary signs have been going up. He asked that, when new permanent signs go up, they make some mention of consideration to the neighbors (noise, etc). He is optimistic that the OSAB and the Parks Board (PPLAB) will help advocate for alternative dog venues within the City, preferably in locations without immediate neighbors. He asked to be of service in this goal. He reaffirmed that he speaks for his neighbors. 3